Secondary education services

Tender description

The Council of the Borough of Kirklees (the ‘contracting authority’) requires appropriate alternative arrangements for the provision of education of up to 12 pupils (with some flexibility to accommodate additional places at an agreed rate if required) from Day 6 following a permanent exclusion in Key Stage 4 (‘KS4’), for a period of 2 academic years and with an option to extend for a period of up to 2 further academic years. Day 6 provision must be fully inclusive and cover the areas defined in the Service Specification Framework in Section II.2.4 of this Notice below. The successful economic operator shall provide education from the sixth day of exclusion for permanently excluded students in KS4 as notified by the contracting authority's Pupil Referral Service (‘PRS’). The successful economic operator shall make suitable admission arrangements on notification by the contracting authority so that the contracting authority meet its Day 6 obligations. The contracting authority requires appropriate alternative arrangements for the provision of education of up to 12 pupils (with some flexibility to accommodate additional places at an agreed rate if required) from Day 6 following a permanent exclusion in KS4, for a period of 2 academic years and with an option to extend for a period of up to 2 further academic years. Day 6 provision must be fully inclusive and cover the areas defined in the Service Specification Framework below: Service Specification Framework a. Provision/Curriculum: — Clearly stated aims and objectives; — a KS4 curriculum appropriate to the needs of the student which includes GCSEs and other relevant accreditation across a range of subjects and levels; — a broader curriculum which engages the student back into learning; — 25 hours of education per week, for up to 12 students (with the flexibility to accommodate additional places if required); — assessment and consideration of the students' Social, emotional, mental health (‘SEMH’) needs as part of the curriculum, with opportunities for them to develop their skill and understanding; — liaison with the receiving school at the end of the placement — to offer support and guidance in order to effect a successful transition; and — staff with excellent communication skills who are experienced in working collaboratively with others for the best interests of the student. b. Promoting and supporting services: — Provision of a KS4 curriculum that covers core GCSE subjects at least and the option to study beyond these; — a rigorous approach to safeguarding policies and practice; — staff who are skilled in working with students with SEMH needs, and who are experienced in a multi-agency working approach; — a timetable that encompasses a broad and balanced curriculum, including nurture and support for SEMH needs; — staff who understand schools' systems and culture, and who can work collaboratively with school colleagues to promote a smooth transition for the student; — the ability to transport, or arrange transport for students where necessary; and — provision of a healthy lunch for all students in the middle of the school day. c. Meeting learner needs: — An assessment of each student's needs — unmet learning needs, triggers for behaviour, strategies and provision required to address these supporting the development of a plan to aid transition back to school; — staff who are skilled and experienced in working with students with SEMH needs, and who understand the broader issues in relation to this cohort of students; — staff with a strong knowledge of teaching pedagogy that supports students with SEMH needs; and — a personalised ratio of staff to students who are responsive to individual need. In addition: — The successful economic operator shall provide education from the sixth day of exclusion for permanently excluded students in KS4 as notified by the contracting authority's PRS. — The successful economic operator shall make suitable admission arrangements on notification by the contracting authority so that the contracting authority meet its Day 6 obligations. — The successful economic operator shall either already be an Ofsted registered independent school or have begun the process of registration or be willing to register in the event of award of the contract. — The successful economic operator shall provide full time education which supports GCSE and other appropriate KS4 accreditation. — The successful economic operator shall work with the student and their family during their placement to identify triggers for their behaviour, any unmet learning needs, and strategies and provision to address these. An expected outcome is a detailed plan / report for the student and the receiving school at the end of the placement.